NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 4, 2026Hillsborough
Grand jury indicts Aurora police officer Matthew Neely for second-degree murder
A grand jury has indicted Aurora police officer Matthew Neely on charges of second-degree murder and reckless manslaughter following the fatal shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield in August 2025. Neely was released on a $200,000 bond and is currently on unpaid administrative leave pending his next court appearance.
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The indictment initiates a criminal trial to determine if the officer's use of force was legally justified, a process that will involve public scrutiny of police tactics and potential civil litigation against the city.
Key Facts
- Officer Matthew Neely is charged with second-degree murder and reckless manslaughter.
- The incident occurred on August 30, 2025, during a traffic stop attempt.
- Neely was released after posting a $200,000 bond.
- Neely is currently on unpaid administrative leave.
- Body camera footage shows the victim, Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, discarded a firearm before the shooting.
- The victim's family intends to file a civil lawsuit against the city of Aurora.
- The next court appearance for Matthew Neely is scheduled for August 17.
- The 18th Judicial District Attorney's office presented the case to a grand jury after consulting with use-of-force experts.
Who's Mentioned
personRajon Belt-Stubblefield“Deceased individual involved in the shooting”personAmy Padden“District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District”personMatthew Neely“Aurora police officer charged with murder”personTodd Chamberlain“Chief of the Aurora Police Department”locationAurora“City where the incident occurred”personMilo Schwab“Attorney for the Belt-Stubblefield family”